Speedster Seats

Hi Guys. I'am Tim from the UK. Thanks for letting me post on your brilliant web site. Your general chat always make me smile and i always feel jealous as it always seems sunny and warm in the USA, perfect speedster weather. One quick question, has anybody got any pictures of what was the correct type of seat that was fitted in the Speedster.? All help greatly recieved.

thanks Tim

Will post pictures of my Speedster in near future.

Tim,
Here's a pic of Speedster seats. These are the ones that come in Speedsters. There are other types that came in roadsters, coupes, d's, etc... that some guys use because they're a little more "open". The speedster seats can be a little tight.

Hi Tim,

I'm also in UK, (Glasgow).....I have a pair of CMC seats as shown above ...complete with runners, seat foam (and covers in Tan I think). Never been fitted

Let me know if you are interested or want some pics...

Cheers
Gerry

Thanks guys for the info. I don't know what i plan to do yet as there are other priorities to spend my money on. I 've seen these seats before and it seems that they give you more space inside if you fit them.

And you should know that these seats, like the cars they came with are -- how can I say?? -- spartan. The truth is that while they are very cool, they are also not all that comfy, at least for long hauls. Some of the newer versions keep the basic shape and style to a high degree but have added a bit more padding and so that helps. Note also the lack of a head restraint. Put it all together, and you see lots of folks here w/ Miata seats, which apparently fit, have head restraints and are easier on the back and derrier. There are several other variations managed, but all else will not be true Speedster-style. You want comfy or the authentic look?

They seem to be designed for a 34" butt. 38" is snug fit. You can add extra foam or lumbar air bladders and heated seat option to them to make them more comfortable. Check out Rostra.com for both.

Woolgang,

Do you happen to know the part #s of the heaters and lumbar supports?
They do not have a match for a 1969 Beetle.
I am also inquiring about a cruise control unit...
any ideas?

Thanks,

GG

Wolfgang...sorry about the typo..

GG

Try Summit Racing - The universal seat heater is 250-1550 ($100) with button switch that lights up (I think) or one with cutable carbon fiber pads (if ya want them smaller) is 250-1802 ($110). Ya might check ebay too and save $10 - Rostra is brand. Lumbar support would probably be 250-1454 ($100). Not sure about cruise - many take vacuum or mondern speed sensors. Other than "hi-miler ARK" Jack Crosby - no one I know puts enough time behind the wheel to justify. HA, in a '69 bug a brick on pedal would get you 70 MPH! Not sure what seat heaters draw (6-8 AMPs?)- but ya might want to make sure you have 55AMP alternator vice old 30AMP generator.

Thanks Wolfgang. Rostra stated that cruise would use #250-1223, 250-3593, and 250-4165 for my 69 pan based speedie.

for those who are interested.

GG